AMERICANGREATNESS (Arthur Schaper) - The New American Century
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said it best, before his speech for Western restoration, when he declared, “The world is changing, very fast, right in […] Source
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Rep. Adam Smith Warns Iran War Could Drag On if China Steps In | The Hill Sunday
Rep. Adam Smith joins Chris Stirewalt on The Hill Sunday to discuss the war in Iran, arguing Congress has the power to stop the conflict by blocking funding — just as lawmakers helped end the Vietnam War. He also warns the biggest risk ahead may be whether China steps in to help Iran resupply, potentially dragging the war out.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Rep. Tom Cole: Democrats Must Support Funding for Troops in Iran War | The Hill Sunday
Rep. Tom Cole joins Chris Stirewalt on The Hill Sunday to discuss the war with Iran, warning Democrats against using shutdowns or funding fights during wartime. Cole argues that once U.S. troops are committed to combat, Congress has a responsibility to give them the resources they need to stay safe and succeed even if lawmakers disagree with the mission. He points to past conflicts where he supported funding under Democratic presidents for that reason.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Iran War Debate: Rep. Adam Smith , Rep. Tom Cole on Funding, China, and U.S. Weapons Stockpiles
On The Hill Sunday, Chris Stirewalt speaks with Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Tom Cole, and retired Gen. John Teichert about the growing war with Iran. Smith warns Congress may ultimately need to cut funding to end the conflict and raises concerns about China helping Iran resupply. Cole argues that once troops are deployed, Congress must ensure they have the resources to succeed. Teichert also cautions that the U.S. doesn’t have unlimited weapons stockpiles and must rapidly expand advanced manufacturing to keep up with wartime demand.
NPR (The Associated Press) - 12 years on, renewed hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines flight comes up empty
Twelve years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished with 239 people aboard, a deep-sea search has so far failed to locate the missing aircraft, as families pressed for the effort to continue.
Twelve years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished with 239 people aboard, a deep-sea search has so far failed to locate the missing aircraft, as families pressed for the effort to continue.Open
NPR (The Associated Press) - U.S. military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
Sunday's attack brought the death toll to at least 157 people since the Trump administration began targeting alleged drug-smuggling vessels, in early September.
Sunday's attack brought the death toll to at least 157 people since the Trump administration began targeting alleged drug-smuggling vessels, in early September.Open
NYTIMES (Jeffrey Feltman and Mara Karlin) - How Trump Betrayed His First Duty to Americans
The Trump administration failed to plan for evacuating either its diplomats or its citizens and did not adequately warn either.
ABCNEWS - US missile seen hitting building near Iranian girls' school, experts say
A newly surfaced video appears to show a U.S.-made missile hitting a building in Iran adjacent to a girls’ school where local officials say 168 people were killed.
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Mason Letteau Stallings) - So Much for the Anti-War Left!
How AOC shows why the future of the antiwar movement must be on the right. The post So Much for the Anti-War Left! appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics So Much for the Anti-War Left! How AOC shows why the future of the antiwar movement must be on the right. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), America’s foremost socialist, raised eyebrows during her recent appearance at the Munich Security Conference with surprisingly hawkish, internationalist statements. The antiwar left heavily criticized AOC for her speech, viewing it as an endorsement of the foreign policy of the Democratic establishment. “AOC sounds almost identical to Hillary Clinton or Madeleine Albright in her defense of NATO, except less articulate and confident,” the journalist Max Blumenthal…Open
THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Phillip Linderman) - Close Foreign Consulates in U.S. Sanctuary Cities
Diplomats in consulates from migrant-sending countries like Mexico are conspiring to undermine immigration law enforcement. The post Close Foreign Consulates in U.S. Sanctuary Cities appeared first on The American Conservative .
Politics Close Foreign Consulates in U.S. Sanctuary Cities Diplomats in consulates from migrant-sending countries like Mexico are conspiring to undermine immigration law enforcement. All major countries, such as Germany, Japan, and Australia, have a network of consulates across the United States. These consulates engage in many legitimate diplomatic activities, such as trade promotion and cultural outreach, as well as serving as platforms to assist their citizens. Los Angeles is home to over 90 consulates, while Chicago has over 80 The largest consulate networks are maintained by migrant-sending countries, such as…Open